ZIP Code 74966

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Wister · Le Flore County · Oklahoma

Population
3,719

6/sq mi

Median income
$56,331

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$140,300

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.8%

Median age 39

Land area
590.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 74966 in Wister, Oklahoma has a population of 3,719. The median household income is $56,331, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $140,300, 50% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74966 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 590.3 square miles in Wister, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 3,719 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74966 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74966 sits at $56,331 (10% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $31,241. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $140,300 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74966 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Le Flore County, so you can benchmark 74966 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 74966

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74966.

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What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74966, Wister, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,719

Population

590.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74966?

39.0

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 15.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,331

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,241

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,585

Total Housing Units

1,237

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$140,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 74966, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,980,000.

60

Businesses

361

Employees

$14.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 23.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 23.3%
Retail trade 9 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
74935 Fanshawe, OK 174 3.0 mi
74942 Leflore, OK 193 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74966 in?
ZIP code 74966 (Wister) is located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Le Flore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/le-flore-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74966?
ZIP code 74966 in Wister, OK has a population of 3,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74966?
The median household income in ZIP 74966 is $56,331, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74966?
The median home value in ZIP 74966 is $140,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74966 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74966?
ZIP code 74966 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74966?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74966 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Retail trade (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74966?
In ZIP code 74966, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74966?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74966 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74966?
In ZIP code 74966, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74966 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wister, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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